Practical Guide to History Taking, Physical Exam, and Functioning in the Hospital and Clinic

Complete with videos modeling the medical interview, this engaging, focused guide helps students and clinicians master their most important everyday task 

This essential guide was created with an eye towards clinical relevance. By approaching clinical medicine in a practical and demystified fashion, the significance of the material will be readily apparent, and the underlying principles more clearly understood.

With its pragmatic approach, Lange’s History Taking Handbook, Physical Exam, and Functioning in the Hospital and Clinic demystifies the physical exam to increase readers’ understanding and retention. 

•  Market: Students, residents, physicians.

•  On average, clinicians perform more than 200, 000 interviews during their career.

•  Every section is constructed to answer the question: "What do I really need to know about this area?" 

•  The material is presented in a concise, bulleted fashion that is easy to read and follow. The focus is on skills and approaches which should be readily applicable during clinical encounters.

•  Exam techniques are described in step-by-step detail. Special maneuvers that are occasionally utilized are also described, as well as when they should be implemented. 

•  Photos and illustrations are incorporated to make the descriptions and techniques easier to understand and apply.

•  There are chapters dedicated to every major organ system. In addition, care of specific patient groups are covered, including: three chapters ate dedicated to pediatrics (Newborn, Toddler/Child and Adolescence), LGBTQ+ Health, and Geriatrics.

•  Every chapter contains Pearls to draw attention to particularly noteworthy elements.

•  Findings and their Meanings are provided, which highlight common abnormalities that might be identified as well as their clinical significance.  

•  Tables and charts are used throughout, to allow the reader to more easily identify key points and make connections and comparisons. 

•  Clinical Connections illustrations further highlight the link between historical information, exam findings, and common disorders.

•  Diagnoses at a Glance are provided in tables that emphasize the symptoms, findings and pathology associated with common disorders within an organ system.

• Each section has Telehealth Tips, highlighting the ways in which this growing modality might be utilized to evaluate specific organ systems and symptoms. A dedicated chapter on Telehealth provides core information that is broadly applicable to typical telehealth visits.

•  Check lists at the end of each chapter highlight the core aspects of each organ system exam.

•  Detailed descriptions of how to function in clinical settings are provided, including: Oral Presentations and Documentation, e. g., note writing, in the Hospital and Clinic.

Charles Goldberg, MD, (San Diego, CA) is UCSD vice dean of Graduate Medical Education, and a clinical professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine at VA San Diego Healthcare System. 

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